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Lower the Voting age to 16

Lower the Voting age to 16

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Started by Anonymous 21 years, 10 months ago
TO: Congress, Legislative, and ALL Represenatives We, The Undersigned, agree that the voting age should be reduced from the current age of Eighteen (18) to the age of Sixteen (16). Though the age of eighteen is the start of adulthood many teens as young as sixteen are in adult situations, such as working, driving, and living with out Parents or Legal Guardians. The Votes of our fellow Americans effect minors in the same way as people(s) above the age of 18. There are statements of George W. Bush eliminating overtime pay and shipping jobs overseas. These actions affect the families of the workers, not just the workers themselves. Weather or not the Military Forces are to maintain in Iraq or pulled out of Iraq, the decision will affect America no matter the age. Teens of the age sixteen and seventeen have as many political opinions as those who are over eighteen and many would like the opportunity to vote among the rest of America. Please change the original voting age of eighteen (18) to the age of sixteen (16). Sincerely, The Undersigned

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October 3, 2007

i have been reading through all the stories people are posting and it is honestly wild how much pressure is on sixteen year olds today. im working on getting some of these points in front of the local reps so they actually have to listen to the people being left out.

October 3, 2007

seeing this take off like this is honestly wild. it really shows that so many people are listening to what us younger folks have to say about our own futures.

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Sarah Bauer
21 years ago Featured

Too many kids are smart enough to understand whats going on in politics. My friends know more about the issues than most adults i talk to.

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Tyler Mwangi
21 years ago Featured

If I can pay taxes on my paycheck and drive a car, I should get a say in who runs this country. Makes no sense that I have zero input.

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Jason Hunt
21 years ago Featured

18 is way to old to start. lets get the youth involved early!

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